Why Feedout
So you think you produce feeder calves that should command the top price for their weight every time they go into the sale ring? Some farmers do have that kind of cattle while others wonder why their calves sell $2 to $5 per hundred below comparable weight calves.
Putting The “Value” In Farm Products
Farmers today are adding even more duties to their job description, as they are incorporating savvy marketing to capture more of the food dollar through value-added agriculture.
GIPSA Rule Changes
The federal agency responsible for issuing regulations that govern contracting, buying and selling of livestock and poultry has written new rules that – if finalized – would drastically change the way that producers, packers, dealers and contractors raise, buy and sell livestock and poultry.
Alternative Forage Crops
There are three good reasons for growing an alternative forage crop, according to Dr. Robert Kallenbach – availability, quality and toxicity.
On Calf Needs: Nutrition
Weaning at 90 to 120 days of age has proved to be an effective tool to maximize feed efficiency and stimulate marbling development, but that comes with added nutritional responsibility.
Making EPD Calculations
New developments in estimated progeny differences (EPDs) promise to make them even more accurate and valuable tools for cattle producers. But, Brett Barham noted, they’re still not going to be perfect.
About the Association
There are many reasons to consider involvement in your preferred breed's breed association. And, if active in your breed association, there is even further reasoning to be an active participant in record keeping and EPD recording programs.